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Factors Affecting Tillering in Alfalfa 1
Author(s) -
Cowett Everett R.,
Sprague Milton A.
Publication year - 1962
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1962.00021962005400040004x
Subject(s) - photoperiodism , agronomy , biology , auxin , horticulture , gene , biochemistry
Synopsis Tillering of established alfalfa plants was increased by anti‐auxin application and a short photoperiod, whereas tillering of seedlings was increased by long photoperiods. Soil moisture, light intensity, temperature, mineral nutrition, and cutting treatment altered bud and stem development concurrently as they affected vigor and over‐all growth.